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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 377.54 and 155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 377.54 and 155.69 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 377.54 = 155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/377.54 = 155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 377.54 × 155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 58,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,778.42/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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